Description
(Source: Dean Hewitson Youtube)
TASTING NOTE
SENSORY
Colour: Deep crimson red with a purple hue
Aroma: Red and black forest berries. French oak spice and richness
Palate: Explosive red berries. Velvety soft tannins. Fresh acidity on the fnish
ANALYSIS
| pH 3.80 Alc 14.5% Acidity 5.7 g/L Sugar 9.0 g/L |
AGEING
| 14 months in mid-seasoned French oak barriques |
VINEYARD
| Steingarten Road Vineyard |
ALTITUDE
280m
SOIL
| Singular soil-type is ancient oxidised ferrous (terra rossa) over clay |
VINE AGE
| 30 years |
PLANTING SYSTEM
Trellised, canopy wires, northsouth rows, north-facing slopes ideal in Southern Hemisphere
VINE DENSITY
2,400 per Ha
FARMING
Minimum drip irrigation, rye grass between rows, hand pruned
YIELD
6.0 tonnes per Ha; 45 HL/Ha
VINIFICATION
Combination whole berry and crushed; cold soak; on skins for two- three weeks/remontage
AGEING
14 months in mid-seasoned French oak barriques
